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MACRA unveils digital initiatives to strengthen cybersecurity, public services

Noel MkwailaJuly 26, 2026

The Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA) says it is implementing a number of digital reforms aimed at improving cybersecurity, enhancing public safety and modernising service delivery in the country. Appearing before the Parliamentary Committee on Government Assurances and Public Sector Reforms, MACRA Director General Mayamiko Nkoloma said the Authority is establishing a National Digital Forensics...

Government steps up fight against digital piracy

Noel MkwailaJuly 22, 2026

Government has reaffirmed its commitment to tackling digital piracy, warning that the illegal practice is costing Malawi millions of kwacha in lost revenue, undermining the country’s creative industry and discouraging investment. The commitment was made in Blantyre during the National Multi-Stakeholder Forum on Digital Piracy, which brought together government officials, regulators, internet service providers, broadcasters...

MACRA engages stakeholders on proposed fees for data controllers and processors

Antony IsaiahJuly 16, 2026

The Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA) is pushing forward with plans to charge data controllers and data processors annual registration fees, using a series of stakeholder consultations — most recently in Lilongwe — to defend the proposal and gather feedback before it is finalised. MACRA, which is designated under the Data Protection Act, 2024 as...

MACRA director general Mayamiko Nkoloma earns PhD

Noel MkwailaJuly 14, 2026

Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA) Director General Mayamiko Nkoloma has earned a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) after successfully defending his doctoral thesis at the Malawi University of Science and Technology (MUST). His research, titled Innovation Adaptation Framework for Digital Health Systems in Malawi, focuses on improving the adoption and sustainability of digital health technologies to...

RHAM urges rainwater harvesting ahead of El Niño

Kelvin TemboJuly 10, 2026

The Rainwater Harvesting Association of Malawi (RHAM) is urging Malawians to embrace rainwater harvesting technologies to cope with the impending El Niño weather phenomenon expected during the 2026/27 agricultural season. This call comes after the Department of Meteorological Services warned that the country is likely to experience El Niño conditions, characterized by tricky rainfall patterns,...

DataCom Malawi Boosts ICT Expo with K10 Million Sponsorship

capitalfmradioMay 31, 2026

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Hichilema pledges to work harder after securing second term

Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema has thanked Zambians for renewing their trust in him, pledging to focus on development, unity and prosperity during his second term. In a message following his victory in the presidential election, Hichilema said the election had demonstrated Zambia’s commitment to peace, democracy and the rule of law. “This election showed the...

Mnangagwa commends Mutharika for promoting regional peace

Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa has commended Malawi President Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika for his leadership and commitment to promoting peace and security in the Southern African Development Community –SADC. He was speaking at the 46th Ordinary SADC Summit in Durban, South Africa. Capital FM’s Noel Mkwaila reports; CUE IN

Stakeholders urge accountability as Parliament passes 14 bills

One of Parliament’s core mandates is to make laws that respond to the needs and objectives of the country. However, the effectiveness of these laws ultimately depends on how well they are implemented, monitored and enforced. During Parliament’s five-week meeting, which commenced on 7 July and ended on 7 August 2026, lawmakers passed bills aimed...

CSOs welcome mining devolution

Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) that participated in the Malawi National Alternative Mining Indaba have welcomed the Government of Malawi’s decision to commence the devolution of mining functions and responsibilities to Local Government Authorities. The Ministry of Mining announced in a circular dated 10 July 2026 that District Mining Officers will now report to District Commissioners,...

Scorchers’ WAFCON qualification highlights growing role of corporate support

The Malawi Scorchers’ qualification for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) finals is highlighting the growing role of corporate partnerships in supporting the country’s national teams. This is the focus of the latest edition of TheOMGbrief, a newsletter published by Malawi-based Outreach Media Group, which examines the Scorchers’ WAFCON journey and their partnership...

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